Senior Project Manager - Wind

UGL

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead their Windfarm projects. This role requires a professional with a strong engineering background and a proven track record in delivering complex renewable energy projects, particularly in the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) domain. The ideal candidate will manage project delivery, ensuring adherence to safety, schedule, and budget while fostering collaboration among diverse teams. This position offers flexible work arrangements, a robust health and safety culture, and numerous developmental opportunities.

Qualifications

Proven track record in delivering complex renewable energy projects.
Strong commercial acumen in budgeting and contract management.
Experience in estimation, planning, and project costing.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient across MS Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project delivery for wind energy initiatives.
Manage relationships with JV partners and ensure compliance.
Drive bid strategy and oversee project setup and procurement.
Drive bid strategy, tender reviews, risk assessments and client engagement.
Oversee project setup, procurement, reporting and contract administration.
Work collaboratively with engineering, procurement and construction teams to ensure successful delivery.
Monitor progress, mitigate risks early and provide clear updates to stakeholders.
Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and regulatory bodies.
Provide leadership, coaching and direction to project teams.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full HSE compliance.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Project leadership

Commercial acumen

Exceptional communication

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

Build a brighter future with UGL's new energy business. Join us at UGL Energy & Industrial and be a part of shaping a sustainable tomorrow.

UGL is a well‑known and respected provider of comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue‑chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions, making us the leading contractor in Australia.

Our Energy & Industrial business unit is experiencing rapid growth. Our goal is to become the top contractor in renewable engineering and delivery within the market. We believe our in‑house engineering and design capabilities, combined with our expertise in project delivery and operations and maintenance (O&M), give us a strong competitive advantage.

We are actively pursuing project opportunities in solar energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), wind energy, as well as hybrid fossil fuel generation, hydrogen, and ammonia projects.

As we continue to grow and adapt, we are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Wind to join our team for upcoming projects.

ABOUT THE POSITION ON OFFER

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with expertise in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) for our Windfarm project. The ideal candidate will lead our initiatives and have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex renewable energy projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with outstanding leadership skills and a deep understanding of the EPC process.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

Lead end‑to‑end project delivery, ensuring safety, schedule, cost and quality targets are met.
Develop and execute project plans covering scope, budget, scheduling and resourcing.
Manage JV partner relationships, governance forums and commercial obligations.
Drive bid strategy, tender reviews, risk assessments and client engagement.
Oversee project setup, procurement, reporting and contract administration.
Work collaboratively with engineering, procurement and construction teams to ensure successful delivery.
Monitor progress, mitigate risks early and provide clear updates to stakeholders.
Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and regulatory bodies.
Provide leadership, coaching and direction to project teams.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure full HSE compliance.

Your skills and experience:

Engineering qualification with strong senior project leadership.
Strong commercial acumen: budgeting, cost control, reporting, and contract management.
Experience in estimation, planning, and project costing.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficient across MS Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.

Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a requirement for you to undergo pre‑employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

WHAT WE OFFER

When you join UGL, you’ll get to shape the nation alongside Australia’s best experts. With greater exposure to large‑scale projects end‑to‑end, you can develop wildly and fast. You’ll be empowered to follow your curiosity and supported to carve out your dream career‑life journey.

As a diversified services organization, UGL appreciates the diversity and richness of its people and seeks to create inclusive environments that promote your talent and skills.